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Horseshoe Bay
A prolonged power outage at the Horseshoe Bay water treatment plant has the city operating under a boil water notice until the safety of the city's water supply can be guaranteed.
Meanwhile, many residents throughout the community may be experiencing little to no water pressure at all as the city continues to work with Pedernales Electric Cooperative to get power restored and stabilized at the treatment plant.
“Even though some areas of the city may have adequate pressure the safety of the water cannot be guaranteed at this time,” the city said in a statement issued Wednesday. “Pedernales Electrical Coop is working diligently to restore power, but until further notice, all city water customers must boil their water prior to consumption.”
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires public water systems to notify all customers to boil water prior to consumption when water pressure falls below 20 pounds per square inch (psi). This includes all water to be used for washing hands and face, brushing teeth, drinking or any other consumptive purposes.
Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure the destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the city of Horseshoe Bay will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes and which rescinds the boil water notice.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the Horseshoe Bay Utilities Dispatch at 830-598-8741. For more information, please visit horseshoe-bay-tx.gov.